Guides

Trap Drum Patterns: How to Get the Right Bounce
Trap Drum Patterns: How to Get the Right Bounce
Build trap drum patterns that move. Compare three kick placements, shape hi-hat accents and rolls, and create a four-bar pocket that works with your 808 and melody. Read more...
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How to Make Trap Melodies
Learn how to make trap melodies that feel memorable, leave room for the 808 and vocals, and stay interesting without unnecessary layers. This practical 10-step workflow covers sound selection, motifs,... Read more...
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How to Make Trap Beats in 9 Steps
Build a complete trap beat from scratch — from the first melody and drum pocket to the 808, arrangement, and final mix. More importantly, learn why each step works. Read more...
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How to Make Your 808s Hit Harder
Learn why your 808s sound weak and how to fix them with better sample selection, tuning, placement, saturation, clipping and kick balance. Read more...